Regulate your activities to avoid over stimulation. Restrict yourself to activities that are quiet and soothing, i.e. a long slow walk; a long, warm bath; a relaxing swim; sit for a while in a steam room or hot tub; listen to quiet music; read a soothing book; watch a nature show on TV.

Keep a list of things you can do to use up excess energy like wash the floor, weed the garden, painting, clean the closets, etc., but make sure they are not over stimulating.

Practice relaxation techniques several times during the day.

Avoid sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. Eat regular meals. Do not skip meals. Do not eat too much of any one thing.

Stop what you are doing regularly, bring your focus to yourself, and ask yourself how you are doing. Keep your mind focused on what you are doing. Don’t allow your thoughts to ramble or become obsessive.

If all of your relaxation techniques are not working to put you to sleep, and you are not sleeping, get help from a doctor right away. Loss of sleep exacerbates mania.

If you are not sleeping or are uncontrollably agitated, see a doctor right away.